ArtistInfo

Slipknot

Band,
Rock

Nu-Metal band from Des Moines, Iowa (USA). Founded by percussionist Shawn Crahan and bassist Paul Gray (3) in 1995. They changed a lot of members in their first couple of years and were initially known as "The Pale Ones", then as "Meld" for their first show. The name "Slipknot" was suggested by Jordison. Slipknot are 9 members; after the death of Gray on May 24, 2010, and Jordison's departure shortly before the announcement of .5: The Gray Chapter, Alessandro Venturella and Jay Weinberg were brought in to fill in for the two, respectively. Ex-members: Anders Colsefni - vocals, percussion (1995–1997) Brandon Darner - percussion (July–August 1998) Donnie Steele - lead and rhythm guitars (1995–1996), bass guitar (2011–2014) Greg Welts - percussion (September 1997–July 1998) Joey Jordison - drums (1995–2013) Josh Brainard - lead and rhythm guitars, backing vocals (August 1995–January 1999) Kun P. Nong - guitar (1995) Paul Gray (3) - bass guitar (1995–2010)

Members

	Joey Jordison dr *1975 US
	Corey Taylor voc *1973 US
	James Root g US
	Sid Wilson ttbl *1975 US
	Chris Fehn perc *1972 US
	Paul Gray b, eb 1972-2010 US
	Shawn Crahan perc *1969
	Craig Jones sampler, key *1972 US
	Mick Thomson g *1973 US
	Josh Brainard g, voc *1974 US
	Anders Colsefni voc *1972 US
	Donnie Steele g, voc *1971
	Jay Weinberg dr *1990 US
	Brandon Darner US
	Greg Welts dr US
	Alessandro Venturella b *1978
	Kun P. Nong